BM Catalysts, a UK-based manufacturer of aftermarket Catalytic Converters (Cats), Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) and Front Pipes, has invested over £500,000 in its in-house production facilities, as well as the internal layout of its head office to help improve production processes and create a better environment for its employees.
Exhaust manufacturer Milltek Sport has released a new stainless steel exhaust system for BMW’s range-topping M4. Milltek said it had focussed R&D on providing a system that balances looks, power and sound for the popular tuner car.
TerraClean, the deep engine cleaning service to reduce emissions and restore performance, is planning to lobby UK Government and the European Commission over proposed plans to clamp down on diesel vehicles.
On the back of a recent ruling by the Supreme Court that requires the UK government to take action on air pollution in several major cities, the UK’s largest vehicle emission control component manufacturer Klarius has revealed plans to increase the manufacturing volumes of its pollution reducing diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and catalytic converters (CATs).
Not only that, Klarius has increased its schedule of new-to-range introductions to include far more cars and light commercial vehicles in the near future. Essentially aimed at older cars that produce a higher level of pollution, it’s thought that the ability to ensure all UK replacement emission components meet high quality and performance standards will make a significant contribution to the Government’s task of meeting new stricter pollution reduction targets.
Milltek Sport has released details of its new complete exhaust solution for the E39 BMW M5. The super-saloon, widely regarded as one of the finest cars ever made, has been out of production for over a decade now, a fact Milltek says will mean attentive owners will be considering a replacement for the aging OEM exhaust. The new exhaust is “similarly over-engineered”, according to Milltek, providing extra performance and value to the car.
Klarius’ R&D department has had a busy start to 2015, with “more than 100” new part numbers to be introduced by the end of March. The new list of parts covers over 170 applications, including new exhaust system components, CATs, DPFs and accessories. Klarius stated that it has responded to customer requests for replacement emission control parts new to the company’s range.
World Endurance Championship LMP2 entrant Strakka Racing has entered technical partnership with coatings specialists Zircotec. Strakka, currently co-developing the new Strakka Dome S103 car, will be able to access a range of thermal management products and be among the first to trial new technologies emanating from Zircotec’s research projects. In return, Zircotec will receive real world test data to understand how its coatings perform in high performance endurance applications.
British Touring Car Championship team Triple Eight Race Engineering, the current title holder, will receive technical support from heat management expert, Zircotec. The coatings specialist will continue its support of 2013 drivers’ champion Andrew Jordan as he makes a return to his former team.
Milltek Classic has introduced another exhaust system specification for the E36 M3 3.0 and 3.2. Milltek says that the cars are becoming increasingly desirable – and valuable – causing owners to seek out effective, tasteful enhancements that will add to the vehicle’s value and originality. These systems will fit coupe, cabriolet and saloon models. The Milltek Classic range was launched for 2015 to provide exhaust solutions for affordable retro cars.
Milltek has released detailed specs on its all-new system for the VW Golf GTi MkII 8 valve. The car, which is considered increasingly collectible, is the latest to get an upgrade under the Milltek Classic banner; a re-engineered range of classic car exhausts for some of the most iconic retro cars. Milltek says its Golf solution offers “a full ‘front to back’ tuning upgrade, bringing weight savings, aesthetic improvements and power gains along the way.”
Exhaust manufacturer Milltek has excited classic and retro car enthusiasts everywhere with the launch of its Milltek Classic range. Having been at the very front of exhaust tuning for well over three decades, Milltek’s engineers have used their extensive experience to re-define and redesign a carefully chosen selection of newly engineered systems for key classic cars.
UK exhaust and emission control products manufacturer Klarius has recruited a fluent German speaker to help develop its business in Europe. Thinusa Thilagarajan (22) was born and brought up in Oberhausen, Germany and has just graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Warwick.
Milltek Sport has release details of its hand-finished stainless steel exhaust system for the BMW M235i coupe. Based on the shared platform of the 135, Milltek’s R&D team was able to cross-over much of the development work it had done on the M135i model. The new system uses the existing EC approved cat back system from the M135i, but with the added optional feature of a new race-spec Sports Catalyst that features Milltek’s latest valve technology, utilising OE spec BMW electronic valves in its construction.
Milltek has released a new range of exhaust options for the tuner’s latest favourite; the Ford Fiesta 1.6 EcoBoost. Indeed, Milltek was one of the first tuners in the UK to gain access to the latest Fiesta upon its launch, working with the UK’s leading tuners. That fact, combined with the company’s knowledge of all Ford powerplants, has reportedly paid dividends. The result? The design of the ST exhaust is said to offer power and torque gains, with a thoroughly ‘grown-up’ soundtrack.
Klarius, the UK-based manufacturer of exhausts, catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters and mounting kits for the automotive aftermarket, has been accredited as an MMI Certified Data Supplier (MCDS). The MCDS programme, run by MAM Software, is designed to benefit suppliers, factors and garages by encouraging the production of accurate electronic catalogue data.
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